Information Security Manager
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Generous salaries abound for Information Security Managers in the United States, with average pay above six figures ($102K) per year. In the world of Information Security Managers, total cash compensation can vary between $72K and $145K. Each package generally includes bonuses and profit sharing proceeds, and in exceptional cases, those amounts can reach heights of $20K and $15K, respectively. Geography and tenure each impact pay for this group, with the former having the largest influence. The vast majority (87 percent) of Information Security Managers who answered the questionnaire are male. Almost all report receiving medical coverage from their employers and a large number collect dental insurance. Job satisfaction is reported as high by the vast majority of workers. The information for this rundown comes from respondents who completed PayScale's salary questionnaire.

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Job Description for Information Security Manager

Information security managers are in charge of maintaining security protocols throughout their organizations. They are responsible for creating strategies to increase network and internet security related to different projects. They handle a team of IT professionals to ensure easy access to data while maintaining high standards in terms of confidentiality and general data security. They also often work to find and prevent issues related to software or hardware equipment used by different teams within the company. Information security managers also review current security policies and update requirements in accordance with the sensitivity of the data. They also implement checks to avoid data corruption and identity theft by setting privacy rules. They deploy operating system updates to ensure effective working equipment. They do regular maintenance checks in all servers, switches, routers and other connectivity devices.

Most of the time, information security managers run programs across networks to verify the status of running applications. They usually have a regular 9-5 weekday schedule, although their work can be varied depending on their company needs. They need to have strong verbal and written abilities to communicate with other teams, and be able to present new ideas to executives in their organization. They usually report to the information security chief in their department. Information security managers are generally required to have a bachelor's degree related to information technology. Previous systems security and networking administration work experience is also very helpful as are additional IT certifications.

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Popular Skills for Information Security Manager

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Survey results imply that Information Security Managers deploy a deep pool of skills on the job. Most notably, facility with Computer Security, Project Management, and Security Intrusion Detection are correlated to pay that is significantly above average, leading to increases of 24 percent, 5 percent, and 4 percent, respectively. Skills that seem to negatively impact pay include Regulatory Compliance. It is often found that people who know IT Security & Infrastructure are also skilled in Security Risk Management.

Pay by Experience Level for Information Security Manager

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

For many Information Security Managers, extensive experience does not lead to significantly more money. Inexperienced workers earn around $84K, but people who have been around for five to 10 years pull down a much higher average of $101K. Information Security Managers who work for 10 to 20 years in their occupation tend to earn about $111K. Respondents who claim more than 20 years of experience may encounter pay that doesn't quite reflect their extensive experience; these veterans report a median income of around $118K.

Pay Difference by Location

Surpassing the national average by 29 percent, Information Security Managers in San Francisco receive some of the highest pay in the country. Information Security Managers will also find cushy salaries in New York (+26 percent), St. Louis (+19 percent), Boston (+16 percent), and Houston (+16 percent). Huntsville is home to the smallest salaries in the field, lagging the national average by 19 percent.